hemel-hempstead HP17 Postcodes
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Hemel Hempstead (HP17)
The HP17 postcode area is located in the Hemel Hempstead postcode town region, within the county of Buckinghamshire, and contains a total of 883 individual postcodes.
There are 53 electoral wards in the HP17 postcode area, including Amersham, Aylesbury, Beaconsfield, Berkhamsted, Chalfont St Giles, Chesham, Great Missenden, Hemel Hempstead, High Wycombe, Princes Risborough, Tring which come under the local authority of the Wycombe Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 38% of people in HP17 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of HP17 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
The HP17 postcode is located in Buckinghamshire, England. It covers the village of Aston Clinton as well as the surrounding areas of Aylesbury Vale, Wendover, Wing, Dinton, Churchill and Whitchurch.
The postcode covers a large, mainly rural area but includes a number of important local features such as Wendover Woods, Aston Hill and Coombe Hill. The local economy is mainly agricultural with some areas of industry. The area is also a popular base for commuters due to its proximity to the nearby cities of Aylesbury and London.
Aston Clinton has a population of 9,000 people and is best known for its impressive manor house, which is over 400 years old and overlooks the village. Residents benefit from a number of local amenities including tennis courts, a cricket club, a well-stocked shop and a few pubs and restaurants.
HP17 is connected to the wider world via the A41 road and the West Coast Main Line rail network which stops at Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury, Tring and Bletchley. Trains into London take just over an hour.
The postcode has a reputation for a high standard of living. Housing tends to be in the higher price range with an abundance of period properties, manor houses and well-maintained cottages. Education is excellent with a range of independent, state and special needs schools in the area. The area offers plenty of outdoor leisure activities with several country parks, woodlands and cycle routes to explore.
The postcode is in close proximity to a number of thriving towns and villages filled with independent shops, galleries, cafes and restaurants, making it a popular destination for those seeking a more relaxed pace of life.
Demographics
Buckinghamshire
HP17 is located in the county of Buckinghamshire, in England.
Buckinghamshire has a total population of 799,200, making it the 30th largest county in the UK.
Buckinghamshire has a total area of 723 square miles, and a population density of 426 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | HP17 |
| Postal Town | Hemel Hempstead |
| MSOA Name | Wycombe 001 |
| LSOA Name | Wycombe 001B |
| County | Buckinghamshire |
| Region | Buckinghamshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Wycombe |
| Area Classification | Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%) |
HP17 Electoral Wards
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Chris H
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 38% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.